| Re: More on IDL and MacX [message #2056] |
Tue, 24 May 1994 08:53 |
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In article <2rqts3$63d@news.arc.nasa.gov> chatfield@clio.arc.nasa.gov (Robert B. Chatfield) writes:
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Date: 23 May 1994 18:49:39 GMT
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In article <tonym.1119864999C@llyene.jpl.nasa.gov>
tonym@lurleen.jpl.nasa.gov (Tony Mannucci) writes:
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> >I have reported this to RSI (some time ago), but have gotten no response.
> >It may be a MacX problem. I am considering going back to MacX 1.1.7, if I
> >can find a copy.
> >
> I would be surprised if 1.1.7 works better, but maybe.
Retreating to MacX 1.1.7 has fixed essentially all problems for me.
The procedure becomes complex for those with new machines like quadras.
For these machines, 1.1.7 seems to have a bug in not being able to save
settings files with logins, xterms command lines, etc.
For those with such new machines, the procedure seems to be
(1) set up MacX using 1.2, but using the 1.1.7 protocol for displays:
:0.0 -> B/W rootless
:0.1 -> B/W rooted
:0.2 -> Color rootless
:0.3 -> Color rooted
Use the newest MacTCP, etc.
Obviously, set MacX to respond to displays other than :0.0
(2) Save settings, and remove MacX 1.2 the application but not MacTCP,
or settings
(3) Copy in MacX 1.1.7 and run it.
(4) Run IDL; the only remaining difficulties are in chosing colors. I
like -84, but nothing is perfectly satisfactory.
Retreating to MacX 1.1.7 fixed the problems for me, too. I got a copy
from Apple by calling 1-800-767-2775, explaining the problem to them,
and sending some proof that I had purchased MacX 1.2.
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| Re: More on IDL and MacX [message #2058 is a reply to message #2056] |
Mon, 23 May 1994 11:49  |
chatfield
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In article <tonym.1119864999C@llyene.jpl.nasa.gov>
tonym@lurleen.jpl.nasa.gov (Tony Mannucci) writes:
>>
>> I have reported this to RSI (some time ago), but have gotten no response.
>> It may be a MacX problem. I am considering going back to MacX 1.1.7, if I
>> can find a copy.
>>
> I would be surprised if 1.1.7 works better, but maybe.
Retreating to MacX 1.1.7 has fixed essentially all problems for me.
The procedure becomes complex for those with new machines like quadras.
For these machines, 1.1.7 seems to have a bug in not being able to save
settings files with logins, xterms command lines, etc.
For those with such new machines, the procedure seems to be
(1) set up MacX using 1.2, but using the 1.1.7 protocol for displays:
:0.0 -> B/W rootless
:0.1 -> B/W rooted
:0.2 -> Color rootless
:0.3 -> Color rooted
Use the newest MacTCP, etc.
Obviously, set MacX to respond to displays other than :0.0
(2) Save settings, and remove MacX 1.2 the application but not MacTCP,
or settings
(3) Copy in MacX 1.1.7 and run it.
(4) Run IDL; the only remaining difficulties are in chosing colors. I
like -84, but nothing is perfectly satisfactory.
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| Re: More on IDL and MacX [message #2065 is a reply to message #2058] |
Fri, 20 May 1994 16:42 |
tonym
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In Article <bowman-200594122720@bowman.tamu.edu>, bowman@csrp.tamu.edu
(Kenneth P. Bowman) wrote:
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> You're not the only one having problems with IDL and MacX. If I can
> successfuly get an IDL session started under MacX, it will continue to
> work. Unfortunately, it usually takes me several tries through the
> following procedure:
>
> 1. Start VersaTerm Pro
> 2. Start MacX
> 3. Start IDL from VT Pro
> 4. Try to open X-window from IDL
> 5. Did it work?
> Yes --> Don't quit IDL!
> No --> Quit MacX. Goto 2.
>
> When it fails to open an X-window, it kill all my other X clients as well.
> When it fails it generates:
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> csrp>idl
> IDL. Version 3.5.1 (AIX ibmr2).
> Copyright 1989-1993, Research Systems, Inc.
> All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.
> Installation number: 4229.
> Licensed for use by: Climate System Research Program, Texas A & M
> University
>
> IDL> help, /device
> Available graphics_devices: CGM HP LJ NULL PCL PS REGIS TEK X Z
> Current graphics device: X
> XIO: fatal IO error 73 (Connection reset by peer) on X server
> "bowman.tamu.edu:
> 0.0"
> after 111 requests (107 known processed) with 7 events remaining.
>
>
> I have reported this to RSI (some time ago), but have gotten no response.
> It may be a MacX problem. I am considering going back to MacX 1.1.7, if I
> can find a copy.
>
I would be surprised if 1.1.7 works better, but maybe.
It seems as if there is a consensus out there: don't quit IDL!
We recently "discovered" the idea of using VersatTerm Pro as
the command line interface. We will try top get more experience
with this.
My impression that not quitting IDL is no guarantee of "crash-free"
sessions, but we'll check that out more...
Tony Mannucci Jet Propulsion Laboratory
tonym@lurleen.jpl.nasa.gov 4800 Oak Grove Drive
M/S 238-600
Voice: (818)354-1699 Fax: (818)393-4965 Pasadena, CA 91109
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| Re: More on IDL and MacX [message #2068 is a reply to message #2065] |
Fri, 20 May 1994 10:34 |
bowman
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In article <tonym.1119836470A@llyene.jpl.nasa.gov>,
tonym@lurleen.jpl.nasa.gov (Tony Mannucci) wrote:
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> We seem to be having more success using a terminal emulator
> (e.g. Versa-Term PRO) to start IDL and using MacX to receive
> the X-window commands only. That is, don't log on using MacX
> but have it running. After logging on, set the DISPLAY env.
> variable to the ethernet address of your computer with :0.0
You're not the only one having problems with IDL and MacX. If I can
successfuly get an IDL session started under MacX, it will continue to
work. Unfortunately, it usually takes me several tries through the
following procedure:
1. Start VersaTerm Pro
2. Start MacX
3. Start IDL from VT Pro
4. Try to open X-window from IDL
5. Did it work?
Yes --> Don't quit IDL!
No --> Quit MacX. Goto 2.
When it fails to open an X-window, it kill all my other X clients as well.
When it fails it generates:
csrp>idl
IDL. Version 3.5.1 (AIX ibmr2).
Copyright 1989-1993, Research Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.
Installation number: 4229.
Licensed for use by: Climate System Research Program, Texas A & M
University
IDL> help, /device
Available graphics_devices: CGM HP LJ NULL PCL PS REGIS TEK X Z
Current graphics device: X
XIO: fatal IO error 73 (Connection reset by peer) on X server
"bowman.tamu.edu:
0.0"
after 111 requests (107 known processed) with 7 events remaining.
I have reported this to RSI (some time ago), but have gotten no response.
It may be a MacX problem. I am considering going back to MacX 1.1.7, if I
can find a copy.
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Dr. Kenneth P. Bowman, Associate Professor 409-862-4060
Climate System Research Program 409-862-4132 fax
Department of Meteorology bowman@csrp.tamu.edu
Texas A&M University PP-Glider
College Station, TX 77843-3150
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